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Description/Taste
Mexican papaya turn greenish-yellow with shades of orange when ripe and contain numerous round, shiny, inedible black seeds in its center cavity. Somewhat similar to a melon, its delectable flesh is firm and juicy. The flavor, however, is not quite as sweet as the common papaya.
Seasons/Availability
Mexican papaya are available year-round.
Current Facts
Mexican papaya is one of the fastest growing tropical fruits available today. Ranging in size, some can measure twenty inches long and weigh in at fifteen pounds. The average papaya found in markets weighs one-and-one-fourth to two pounds and is six to twelve inches long. The Mexican variety is somewhat larger.
Nutritional Value
Papaya places first among fruits in the content of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, niacin, calcium, folate, riboflavin, thiamine, potassium and fiber. Papaya contains a beneficial enzyme, papain, that aids digestion. Following papaya in nutritional value, in order, is cantaloupe, strawberry, orange, tangerine, kiwi, mango, apricot, persimmom and watermelon. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure.
Applications
Lacking acidity, enhance flavor with a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice. Cut in half; scoop out seeds; top with a scoop of sour cream, frozen or chilled yogurt or ice cream; sprinkle with brown sugar or granola. Slice peeled papaya into rings for an attractive edible garnish; serve with fish and meats. Dress up green salads. Make yummy marinades, ice cream, sauces, smoothies and bread. Add green papaya to stews and soups. Bake, boil or stuff; serve as a vegetable. Add to fruit salads. Puree to make delicious iced beverages. Blend with peanut butter for a tasty spread. Spicy foods love its company. Containing papain, a meat tenderizer, puree fruit to make a natural tenderizing addition to meat marinades. Papaya leaves wrapped around meat also serve as a tenderizer. To soften and tenderize thick meats such as roast beef or t-bones, spread mashed papaya over the meat. Refrigerate about two hours before cooking. To ripen, keep green fruit at room temperature three to five days. To store, refrigerate ripe papaya. Use within a day or two for best flavor. Firm peeled papaya can be frozen in chunks. Frozen fruit is best used in soups, marinades, salad dressings, entrƩe or dessert sauces and for baking. Uncooked papaya does not congeal in commercial gelatin with an animal protein base. It may be used with agar, a seaweed base. When making papaya chutney or jam, use a commercial pectin or other fruits that have an abundance of pectin.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Hawaiian Islands are also major producers of papaya and at one time they used this fruit to feed chickens and pigs! Today, it is a favorite on many menus and more mainland consumers are discovering this island delicacy. Papaya is not to be confused with "pawpaw", the American custard apple. Australians use "pawpaw" to mean papaya.
Geography/History
A New World fruit, papaya is native to South and Central America. Its name is derived from the Spanish adaptation of the word "ababai" from pre-Columbian communities in the Caribbean. Dating back to prehistoric times, dozens of varieties of papaya exist today. Mexican papaya grows in Mexico and is imported into the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Drew Lopez | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Al Fresko | San Diego CA | 858-888-6294 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 877-674-2244 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Patisserie Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Brigantine Portside Pier | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mexican Papaya. One
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Papaya Curd with Lemon |
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Cardenas Markets
Cardenas Market - El Centro
Near El Centro, California, United States1620 N Imperial Ave El Centro CA 92243 760-482-0139 https://www.cardenasmarkets.com About 197 days ago, 1/21/20 
LF Market Oriental & Seafood
LF Market Oriental & Seafood
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States5350 W Bell Road #115 Glendale AZ 85308 602-993-5878 About 198 days ago, 1/20/20 
Superstition Ranch Market
Superstition Ranch Farmers Market
Near Granite Reef Vista, Arizona, United States7 N 114 Street Apache Junction AZ 85120 480-984-3568 https://www.superstitionranchmarket.com About 199 days ago, 1/19/20 
Food City
Food City - Southern Ave
Limassol, Cyprus4727 E Southern Ave Phoenix AZ 85042 602-438-4647 http://www.myfoodcity.com About 199 days ago, 1/19/20 
Duluth, MN
Mount Royal Fine Foods
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United States1600 Woodland Ave Duluth MN 55803 218-728-3665 http://mountroyalfinefoods.com About 205 days ago, 1/13/20 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 209 days ago, 1/09/20 Sharer's comments : Papaya Formosa š„ 
Los Altos Ranch Markets
Los Altos Ranch Market
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States3415 W Glendale Ave Phoenix AZ 85051 602-841-0346 About 212 days ago, 1/06/20 
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Deklab Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United States3000 Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur Georgia 30031 404-377-6400 About 346 days ago, 8/25/19 Sharer's comments : Mexican grown Intenza papaya at Dekalb Farmers Market near Atlanta 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 365 days ago, 8/06/19 Sharer's comments : Papaya - Greece š¬š· 
Marina Food Market
Near Foster City, California, United StatesAbout 366 days ago, 8/05/19 
Mi Tierra Foods
Near Berkeley, California, United StatesAbout 368 days ago, 8/03/19 
Las Montanas #3 Supermarket
Las Montanas Supermarket
Near San Pablo, California, United States13901 San Pablo Ave San Pablo CA 94806 510-965-1507 www.lasmontanasnarkets.com About 369 days ago, 8/02/19 
La Chulada
La Chulada Market
Near Petaluma, California, United States1420 S McDowell Blvd Petaluma CA 94954 707-769-1259 About 379 days ago, 7/23/19 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 379 days ago, 7/23/19 Sharer's comments : Papaya locally grown 
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 379 days ago, 7/23/19 Sharer's comments : Papaya locally grown 
Mi Tierra
Supermercado Mi Tierra #6
Near San Rafael, California, United States175 Belvedere Street San Rafael CA 94901 415-460-9813 About 380 days ago, 7/22/19 
La Morenita
La Morenita Market
Near Napa, California, United States2434 Jefferson Street Napa CA 94558 707-255-9068 About 381 days ago, 7/21/19 
Royal Market & Bakery
Royal Market And Bakery
Near San Francisco, California, United States5335 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94121 415-221-5550 About 389 days ago, 7/13/19 
Jon's Marketplace
Jons International Marketplace - N. Vermont Ave
Near Glendale, California, United States1601 N Vermont Ave Los Angeles CA 90027 323-660-0220 About 404 days ago, 6/28/19 
Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers - La Brea Ave.
Near Culver City, California, United States3480 South La Brea Ave Los Angeles CA 90016 323-294-4309 About 404 days ago, 6/28/19 
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Centinela Blvd
Near Venice, California, United States3760 S Centinela Blvd Los Angeles CA 90066 310-398-2113 About 404 days ago, 6/28/19 
Crown Valley Marketplace (Persian Market)
Crown Valley Market
Near Ladera Ranch, California, United States2771 Center Dr. Mission Viejo CA 92692 949-340-1010 About 411 days ago, 6/21/19 
Sanwa Farmer's Market
Sanwa Market
Near Tampa, United States2621 E. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa FL 33610 813-234-8428 About 418 days ago, 6/14/19 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 470 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Mexican papayas 
10 - ĪĪĪŗĪ±
Near Vouliagmeni, Attica, GreeceAbout 481 days ago, 4/12/19 Sharer's comments : Papaya š„ 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 494 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Pancho Villa's Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 498 days ago, 3/26/19 
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
Near Florida City, Florida, United States19200 SW 344th St , Homestead 33034 305-246-1592 About 563 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Mexican Papayas spotted at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm. Mexican Variety Called Red Lady Papaya, grown 20 feet from the fruit stand. 
Wong
Wong Market
Near Santiago de Surco, Cuzco, PeruMiraflores , Lima Peru 016250000 About 571 days ago, 1/12/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh cut Mexican papaya! |
